The Californian climate is perfect for growing grapes and is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world, with close to 100 grape varieties grown in areas with dozens of different microclimates and soil types. Paso Robles on the central coast is evolving into one of the most exciting wine making regions in California. Winemakers here are experimenting with different varieties of grapes and different blends to create world class wines.

California also has the perfect combination of climate and natural resources to produce food on a massive scale - lettuce, asparagus, broccoli, dates, strawberries and numerous other crops, but when Laurence Hauben arrived in the 1980s she wasn’t impressed by the diet of the average Californian. She is a leader in California’s Slow Food Movement and runs ‘Market Forays’ from her home in Santa Barbara which teach people how to shop for food!

FROM THIS EPISODE

California Wine
California has become a world leader in the production of wine. This item explores how innovation and creativity in the Paso Robles region keeps California at the cutting edge of global production.
http://www.wineinstitute.org/

Market Foray
Laurence Hauben is a leading figure in California's Slow Food movement – a movement dedicated to local and seasonal food. She runs a tour – Market Foray’s Living La Vida Locavore - that teaches people how to shop for this kind of food.
http://www.marketforays.com/

SHOWING TIMES

Showing 1430 GMT on Saturday 20th June.
Repeated: 0230, 0930 and 1730 GMT on Sunday 21st June.

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